Re: Cross Section Scales

Joe-Bouza · ‎01-23-2014

What are un acceptable scales for cross sections?

I am being told that 1" = 5' is unacceptable

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doni49 · ‎01-23-2014

I don't think I'd call it unacceptable, but 5 scale does seem to be a bit large. How wide are your sections? If it's a small width, I'd probably go a little larger than I normally would just because they'd look strange on the paper if they're too small.

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klugb · ‎01-23-2014

I'm assuming your talking horizontal scale and not vertical?

We normally use 1"=10' Horz, 1"=5' Vert, so 2:1 exag.

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troma · ‎01-23-2014

We normally use 1:100, no exaggeration.

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Joe-Bouza · ‎01-23-2014

very small section. essentially a detail

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Joe-Bouza · ‎01-23-2014

Allow me to clarify.

its a small section maybe 30 feet wide

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doni49 · ‎01-23-2014

@Joe-Bouza wrote:
very small section. essentially a detail

I'd say that would be classified as a judgement call and it'd be totally up to the drafter, cad mgr and the engineer in charge.

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wfberry · ‎01-25-2014

I do not like an exaggerated scale in my cross sections, but I usually use 1"=10', however, in your case I think 5' would be appropriate. Only 6" wide.

Sounds good to me.

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Joe-Bouza · ‎01-25-2014

Thought so Bill. thier desire for 1/4" per foot on engineering plans just seems awkward

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